Sara's Lil’TipSea Guidebook
Food scene
Pick up some locally caught fish, scallops, shrimp, etc, they make their own Ceviche, limited selection of fresh produce & other meat.
Lewis Seafood
822 Carolina BoulevardPick up some locally caught fish, scallops, shrimp, etc, they make their own Ceviche, limited selection of fresh produce & other meat.
Lunches are tasty and cheaper. Dinners are a treat but delicious. Menu can sometimes be limiting for vegetarians but I’ve always made it work by getting creative. Waiters are always friendly.
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Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson BlvdLunches are tasty and cheaper. Dinners are a treat but delicious. Menu can sometimes be limiting for vegetarians but I’ve always made it work by getting creative. Waiters are always friendly.
Our favorite place for seafood. Water views in the back; lots of outdoor seating.
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Sears Landing
806 Roland AveOur favorite place for seafood. Water views in the back; lots of outdoor seating.
Delicious and Veggie friendly! Outdoor dining only. call for to-go and bring back to the house!
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Shaka Taco
107 B N Shore DrDelicious and Veggie friendly! Outdoor dining only. call for to-go and bring back to the house!
Offers online preorders for ~$5 very worth it to pick up groceries on the way into town!
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Harris Teeter
203 Alston BlvdOffers online preorders for ~$5 very worth it to pick up groceries on the way into town!
The only grocery store on the island but still has fresh options, great snacks and essentials.
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Surf City Ocean Pier, Inc.
112 S Shore DrThe only grocery store on the island but still has fresh options, great snacks and essentials.
Also amazing donuts, tons of different coffees, outdoor deck.
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The Daily Grind Surf City
114 N Topsail DrAlso amazing donuts, tons of different coffees, outdoor deck.
Delivers to Lil’TipSea but specify you’re downstairs. They will take card for payment but only cash tips.
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Michaelangelo's
13460 NC-50Delivers to Lil’TipSea but specify you’re downstairs. They will take card for payment but only cash tips.
They don’t deliver but Call your To go order ahead of time & they will even chill your wine.
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Santino's Pizza & More
205 S Topsail DrThey don’t deliver but Call your To go order ahead of time & they will even chill your wine.
Crab Pot
508 Roland AveGreat seafood, friendly service, sweet beach tunes & live music.
JM’s on the Water
602 Roland AveGreat seafood and views; service is friendly but slow.
A local institution for fried seafood with great views of the sound. Wait times in the summer can be long.
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Breezeway Restaurant
634 Channel BlvdA local institution for fried seafood with great views of the sound. Wait times in the summer can be long.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views and an easy 10-15 min walk one way over the bridge. Check out the nature walk/piers/ playground area that connects to the trail on the surf city side. Small parking lot available on the main land side.
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Surf City Bridge
Beautiful views and an easy 10-15 min walk one way over the bridge. Check out the nature walk/piers/ playground area that connects to the trail on the surf city side. Small parking lot available on the main land side.
$2 to walk the pier cash only; check within for fishing prices. Great views and fun to watch people catch and the waves roll in!
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Jolly Roger Pier
803 Ocean Blvd$2 to walk the pier cash only; check within for fishing prices. Great views and fun to watch people catch and the waves roll in!
Cash only (they have an atm) 8$ find them on Facebook and check their current posts for hours. fun for all ages, any weekend; old school jams played on 45s
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Topsail Beach Skating Rink, seasonal hours
714 S Anderson BlvdCash only (they have an atm) 8$ find them on Facebook and check their current posts for hours. fun for all ages, any weekend; old school jams played on 45s
Local charter for hire; 5 min walk in the neighborhood. He charges $25 per person for cruises; great for a daytrip over to a small barrier island nearby or cruisin’ around. He also partners with leaislandyoga.com
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Tuck’S Water Shuttle
636 Channel BlvdLocal charter for hire; 5 min walk in the neighborhood. He charges $25 per person for cruises; great for a daytrip over to a small barrier island nearby or cruisin’ around. He also partners with leaislandyoga.com
Drivable or bikeable from the house there’s a small parking lot, a bench, and you can walk around the island being mindful of nature. Pack a picnic and make a day of it for slightly different beach view. Take warning of the tides and swimming is discouraged as this is an inlet and even strong swimmers can be surprised.
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Serenity Point
Drivable or bikeable from the house there’s a small parking lot, a bench, and you can walk around the island being mindful of nature. Pack a picnic and make a day of it for slightly different beach view. Take warning of the tides and swimming is discouraged as this is an inlet and even strong swimmers can be surprised.
Topsail Surf and Cycle
714 S Anderson BlvdWill delivery a variety of equipment to LilTipSea for your rental.
Check website for hours; great indoor activity for kids
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Missiles and More Museum
720 Channel BlvdCheck website for hours; great indoor activity for kids
Wonderful local rescue center!
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I-Center ye-Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation
302 Tortuga LnWonderful local rescue center!
Bush Marina
910 S Anderson BlvdPublic boat ramp close to the property.
Shopping
Large gift shop with the most variety a 5-7 min walk from Lil’TipSea
The Gift Basket of Topsail Island
702 S Anderson BlvdLarge gift shop with the most variety a 5-7 min walk from Lil’TipSea
Mia's Marketplace
14061 North Carolina 50Cute higher end gift shop
Cute gift shop that sells wine and has live music a 5-7 min walk from Lil’TipSea
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Quarter Moon Books & Gifts
708 S Anderson BlvdCute gift shop that sells wine and has live music a 5-7 min walk from Lil’TipSea
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Take a self guided historical walking tour near Lil’TipSea
https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/Topsail-Beach-Historical-Walking-Tour-of-Topsail-Beach-5221